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Uppsala vs Karlstad in 2026: cost index 110 vs 90, rent 9 800 kr vs 7 000 kr, income 385 000 kr vs 340 000 kr, QoL 70 vs 72.
Uppsala vs Karlstad in 2026: cost index 110 vs 90, rent 9 800 kr vs 7 000 kr, income 385 000 kr vs 340 000 kr, QoL 70 vs 72.
Uppsala ranks #1 with a cost index of 110 and rent of 9 800 kr/month.
Average cost index across these cities: 100 (+3 vs national average of 97).
Average quality of life: 71/100. Top: Uppsala at 70/100.
Safest city: Karlstad (76/100 safety score).
Here's the surprising part: Uppsala stands out as the top-ranked city in this analysis. With a cost index of 110 and median income of 385 000 kr, it offers competitive value despite costs slightly above the national median. That's a strong position by any measure.
On quality of life, Karlstad leads with a composite score of 72/100 — reflecting its safety (76), healthcare (74), and walkability (70) metrics. Pair that with the housing data, and the pattern sharpens. affordability and QoL don't always move in the same direction, and Sweden is a good example of that tension.
The country average QoL score is 70/100. Uppsala leads with 70/100, reflecting its safety, healthcare access, walkability, and green space.
Our index is benchmarked to 100 (national median). Sub-categories cover housing, food, transport, utilities, and healthcare. Data sources include SCB, Lantmäteriet, Skatteverket.
Uppsala (ranked #1) has a cost index of 110 and rent of 9 800 kr/mo. Karlstad (#2) has index 90 and rent 7 000 kr/mo — a 20-point gap.